Painting the inside of the Church – Beginning June 6th, 2022the second phase of painting the inside of the Church will begin. It is estimated that the project will last three weeks. Weekend Masses will continue to be celebrated in the Church. However, due to the painting, there will be NO Noon Masses celebrated in the Church for 3 weeks – June 7th and 10th, June 14th and 17th, and June 21 and 24. We invite you to attend the 11:00 AM Mass at St. Wendelin’s on Monday, Tuesday and Friday or St. John’s Cathedral for Noon Mass each weekday. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause
Invitation to Mass and Blessing of Homeless Jesus Sculpture 4.3.2022 10AM
Please join Bishop Malesic and St. Malachi Parish for 10AM Mass and Blessing of the Homeless Jesus Sculpture on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Homeless Jesus depicts the basic need for shelter and raises awareness of the homeless population in our community in nee of care and compassion. The Homeless Jesus Sculpture is one of six figures in the Matthew 25 Collection by Canadian artist, Timothy Schmalz acquired by Community West Foundation to expand important conversations around issues of social justice, privilege, compassion, and empathy.
A Social to follow in the Parish Hall. We are in need of pastries and would appreciate your donation. Please bring your pastries to the hall beginning at 8:30AM that morning. Your generosity is appreciated.
Ash Wednesday 3.2.2022
Lent begins March 2, 2022 on Ash Wednesday. Mass and distribution of ashes will be at Noon and 7PM. There will be an 8AM and 5:30PM Mass at St. Patrick’s on Ash Wednesday. LENTEN FAST & ABSTINENCE Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are Fast days for Catholics from their 18th through 59th birthday.
Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat for all who are over 14 years of age. “Fasting” means eating only one “full”/ regular meal during the day, making other meals smaller & no “snacks” (except beverages). People with fragile health, special medical conditions or other serious reasons are not required to fast.
THE SYNODAL PROCESS AT ST. MALACHI and St. PATRICK
“It is precisely this path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium.” -Pope Francis
The entire People of God, in all its diversity, is invited to participate in the upcoming Synod which will focus on the three pillars of a Synodal Church: communion, participation and mission. communion, participation and mission.
• To gather together as people of one faith
• To engage in dialogue and respectful listening to one another
• To witness to the Good News of God’s love in the world.
Pope Francis has announced a Synod on Synodality, which is our way of journeying together as Church in the Holy Spirit. Each Diocese is expected to be involved in the process and to submit its results to Rome early next year. The
Cleveland Diocese Parish Life Secretariat has rolled out the process and is asking that every Parish be involved. Many voices need to be heard!
St Malachi and St Patrick will host both in-person and online facilitated sessions of Guided Prayer and Conversation. All are welcome to participate in a single 60–75-minute session at a convenient time. Responses are recorded but
anonymous.
Gatherings will occur:
Sat. Dec 4 at 5 PM in-person in St Malachi Hall
Sun. Dec 5 at 11 AM in-person in St Malachi Hall
Mon. Jan 3 at 7 PM online
Wed. Jan 5 at 7 PM online
Thu. Jan 6 at 10 AM online
Sat. Jan 8 at 11 AM online
Sun. Jan 9 at 9:45 AM in-person in St Patrick Lower Hall
Sun. Jan 9 at 4 PM online
In addition to these, special sessions will be held with those involved and served in outreach ministries at both parishes. To sign up for a session, please leave your name and contact information with Christy Bartley, St Patrick
Communication Coordinator, at christy.bartley@stpatrickbridge.org. For questions, please contact Stephanie Pritts at stephanie.p@stmalachi.org. Thanks so much!
St. Malachi Run Needs You! 9.18.2021
The 41st annual St. Malachi Run is Saturday, September 18, 2021. We need parishioners, family, and friends to volunteer and/or participate in this fun event and the parish’s major annual fund-raiser. We need people to help in multiple roles the day of the race and with packet pick-up at locations in Willoughby, Lakewood and McCarthy’s the week before the race. Please contact Cathy Jacob (440-773-0829 or (cathy.jacob3@gmail.com) or Pat Masterson (216-849-3689 or maehoban1965@yahoo.com) to sign up. You can also sign up after Masses the weekends of 8/21 &28, 9/4 & 11. Come join the fun, share our parish joy with the community, and help support our ministries.
Welcome Wagon for Stella Maris Women 6.27.2021 11:00AM
Join us on Sunday, June 27,2021 in the hall after the 10AM Mass to make 17 personal welcome bags for the residents of the Stella Maris Supportive Housing Program. We will sort and package bags to make at least 17 personal hygiene kits for our new neighbors. All hands will be needed and refreshments will be served. We will continue to collect items in the front of the church through June 20th.
Please donate personal hygiene items (tooth brush, tooth paste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.) comb, brush, feminine products, face cloths, hand towels or small items for the kitchen (pot holders, dish towels, wooden spoon, etc.)
Farewell Mass & Reception for Fr. Neil 6.19.2021 After the 4:00 Mass-7:00pm
Farewell Mass and Reception for Fr. Neil
June 19, 2021
Fr. Neil will celebrate the 4PM Mass followed by a farewell reception and cookout immediately following the Mass until 7PM in the Parish parking lot.*
(Note: New start time for the reception)
After spending 21 years in Jail Ministry, Fr. Neil accepted an assignment as Parish Administrator of St. Vincent de Paul Parish and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish effective July 1, 2021.
There will be music, great food, a gift table and an opportunity to wish Fr. Neil many blessing as he starts this new chapter in his life.
For safety reasons only handicap parking will be available in our lot, parking will be available either in the Engineer’s lot (Vermont Ave side) or Stella Maris’ lot Washington Ave side)
*In case of rain, the reception will be held in the parish hall.
2021 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal
The 2021 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal will take place next weekend in our parish. Please refer to the insert in this week’s bulletin which includes our parish’s goal and an overview of the importance of Catholic Charities in our communities. This year’s appeal theme is Love Your Neighbor. Your generous support will transform the lives of others, to offer dignity, possibilities and companionship to those who are most vulnerable. As in the past, an in-pew commitment process will take place the weekend of February 20-21. All who have not received the mailing from Bishop Malesic, or have not had a chance to respond to it, will be asked to consider making a generous pledge to support the ministries and services provided by Catholic Charities.
If you have received the mailing, please respond generously to it and we ask you to also complete the in-pew envelope and indicate by checking the box that you have responded by mail. We invite you to view stories of inspiration and more information at CatholicCommunity.org/2021Appeal. Double your impact! A generous donor, who believes in the mission of Catholic Charities, will match your gift, up to $1 million. Do twice as much good when you give online at CatholicCommunity.org/Match. Thank you!
Minutes From Pastoral Council Meeting 2.2.21
IMINUTES FROM PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING ON 2/2/21 VIA ZOOM
I. Education/Planning Ahead for Communications: Carrie and Kevin Burke facilitated a lively discussion about how we can work together to improve parish communications—suggestions followed:
Update the website
Realize the increasing need for a parish Zoom account
Explore benefits of a weekly email for parish news, perhaps using ParishSOFT which we already have
Consider hiring a part time “communications coordinator” like at St. Pat’s
Develop a list of current needs (Carrie & Kevin)
Contact the Catholic Young Adult Organization for skilled volunteers (Patrick)
II. Discussion:
Ministry Liaisons: Council members were matched with the ministries: Finance: Jim Bishop; Sunday AM at St Malachi: Steph Riccobene; Spiritual Development: Heather Gerheim; MNM & Back Door: Patrick Cleary-Burns; Social Action: John Paul Stephens; Communication: Claudia Cabrera; Hospitality: Linda Wilson; Evangelization & Fruitful Disciples: Judy Slivka; Mother Teresa/Samaritan: Judy Stowe; Life-Long Faith Formation: Melissa Smith-Morales; Liturgy: Patrick Cleary-Burns; Malachi Center: Cathy Graham; West Side Creation Care Team: Judy Slivka; Building & Grounds, Malachi House & Stewardship: Executive Committee
Nominations for Parish Council: The committee (Cathy Graham & Judy Slivka + a parishioner TBD) will recruit candidates for the current openings– 4 for 3-year terms; 1 for a 1-year term
Council Meeting Calendar: The meetings will be on the first Tuesday of the month except for April 13 & June 8 with no meetings in July & December except for ad hoc emergencies
Annual Parish Meeting: Will be on Sunday, April 25 (afternoon) on Zoom (d/t pandemic) & possibly coordinated with live stream of 10AM mass; to be planned by Fr. Gurnick, Patrick Cleary-Burns, Judy Slivka & Judy Stowe
III. Administrator’s Report: Fr. Gurnick
Pursuant to his recent letter to the Council Chairperson, Fr.Gurnick reiterated his intent to have fruitful conversations over the next few months with all the individual ministries to learn about their overall perspective regarding the mission of St. Malachi.
An invitation was extended to all to attend the “Living as Missionary Disciples” presentations after 5:30 PM mass on four Wednesdays in Lent at St. Patrick’s (Bridge)
Reminder: Our Lenten charity is the St. Kizito Mission (Uganda) begun by Fr. Don Dunson
The “Back Door Ministry Evening Supper” has temporarily replaced the Monday Night Meal (MNM), which is currently on hiatus due to the pandemic. Simple, nutritious meals are provided for take-out at the door of the hall on Monday nights.
Campus Realities
Heat Issues: the boiler serving the school, hall & church has been replaced; the boiler for the Rectory stopped working (no heat) and hopefully can be repaired
North church steps: the canopy is helping; further repairs are still being processed
Plumbing: plans (most are extremely expensive) are pending for solution to clogged pipes for front church toilet; thankfully, the Convent plumbing is not affected.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Stowe, Secretary
St. Malachi Church Run is now September 18th 2021
Due to the pandemic our annual walk/run will be held Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day on September 18, 2021. There is a two- and five-mile walking option and it won’t be cold! Can’t walk, come to Mass and cheer on the runners or volunteer. Please join us for what promises to be the largest celebration of Irish culture in CLE in 2021!
Please visit our St. Malachi Run Website to join the FREE Waiting List.
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